High school tennis: Former North Central player Riley Reist commits to Ohio State

Former North Central High School tennis player Riley Reist has committed to play for Ohio State. Reist, who played No. 1 singles for the Panthers for three seasons, said he chose Ohio State over Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ball State.

"I chose Ohio State because I feel it's the best place for me to reach my potential and I connected very well with the coaches and the players," Reist said. "I also wanted to be on a team that can compete for national championships."

Reist was 20-5 in 2012 and helped North Central reach the state final before losing to Carmel. He is ranked as a five-star recruit by the Tennis Recruiting Network.

Reist said is living with his grandmother to help her out as his grandfather died last year. He is attending Hamilton (Ohio) High School and working with a personal coach. He plans to graduate in December and enroll in Ohio State in January. He said he will redshirt his first season. His father Marty is a former Ball State tennis player from Hamilton.